As trusted adviser and strategic partner to other divisions in HR matters, we strive to make the Ministry an “employer of choice” to fulfill our mission of building a society that is cohesive and resilient.
What We Do
We strive to be a widely respected, dynamic and excellent Ministry by being the trusted adviser and strategic partner to all MSF divisions in HR matters.
Our key responsibilities include:
- helping divisions attract, develop and manage talent in staff
- developing staff capability and talent
- creating a supportive work-life culture in MSF
Through our staff development plans and programmes, we hope to:
- create a conducive environment for managing organisational sustainability, renewal and change
- develop competent and high performance teams
- nurture motivated and engaged staff
- walk the talk in valuing people as our greatest asset
Who We Help
- all MSF employees
- prospective employees
- interns and prospective scholars
Our Awards
In recognition of our human resource efforts, the Ministry has been awarded the following awards:
Work-life Achiever Award in 2014
The Work-Life Achiever Award recognises employers who are committed to helping their employees harmonise work and personal commitments. The biennial award honours employers who:
- Recognise the business value in paying attention to their employees’ Work-Life needs;
- Ensure senior management, direct supervisors and employees are committed to the Work-Life strategy in the long term; and
- Implement their Work-Life strategies effectively.
Singapore Platinum HEALTH Award in 2012
The Singapore HEALTH (Helping Employees Achieve Life-Time Health) Award is presented by the Health Promotion Board to give national recognition to organisations with commendable Workplace Health Promotion (WHP) programmes. The biennial award honours employers who has attained at least two GOLD Awards consecutively and has demonstrated tangible benefits in their workplace health promotion programmes.
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Distinguished Partner of Defence Award in 2012
This award is to honour employers who have demonstrated strong support and made significant contributions towards National Service and Total Defence.
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10-Year Outstanding SHARE Award & SHARE Gold Award in 2012
This award is given in recognition of the regular monthly contributions by organisations and individuals through the SHARE Programme.
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People Developer Standard (PDS) in 2009
The People Developer Standard (PDS) is a quality standard on human resource development that gives recognition to organisations that bring out the best in people for better business results.
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NTUC May Day Award (Plaque of Commendation) in 2008
In recognition of the strong efforts of the Ministry in:
- Promoting good industrial relations;
- Support for continued employability; and
- Skills upgrading for staff with work-life needs.
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